Try by Joe Taylor

1 FM), and Kingston Ontario Canada (91.9 FM the Cave), had put the five song promo version of Heartfelt Graffiti into rotation.

In June 2004, Taylor's individual talent was discovered by Paul Shubot (post audio supervisor/re-recording mixer) and Alfie Di Pucchio (audio engineer/sound editor) from Toybox Studios in Toronto. That very night, Taylor recorded three original songs live off the studio floor under the engineering of Shubot and Di Pucchio.This recording launched the beginning of Joe Taylor's career as a solo artist.

Taylor Ross disbanded in August of 2004. In that same month, Taylor recorded a live showcase for a local cable network called Cogeco Channel 3, in Kingston, Ontario. His performance was broadcast regionally throughout eastern Ontario.

September 2004 marked Taylor's debut U.S. performance at CBGBs 313 Gallery in New York City. After relocating to Manhattan the following month, he was booked at the Knitting Factory.

In 2005 Taylor continued to play at several showcases and open mics throughout the Tri-State area. He became a member of the New York Singer/Songwriter Sessions in March and played a few shows at the Bitter End.

In June, Joe also perfomed in Las Vegas at a few clubs also including the Neopolis Theater, which was the venue used for the New York International Music Festival. Joe's audience and several A&R people wanted to hear more. As the industry people in west looked on, Joe Taylor returned back to the east.

In July, Taylor continued to perform in Philadelphia, PA (The Fire), New Hope, PA (John And Peter's) and in New York, NY doing a half dozen other dates. One place you can see Joe is at the Back Fence. (off Bleecker St & Laguardia in the Village in NYC).

In August Taylor branched out even farther into Bel Air, MD performing at the The Cup and San Francisco, CA at the Java Cafe by Haight and Ashbury.

In the fall Taylor has also expanded into Chicago IL performing at Sizzle on Broadway, Washington DC performing at the Cornucopia Music festival and several other show cases in the New York City area.

Taylor was also picked to compose and perform the campaign

song for the CCF (The Cheetah Conservation Fund) This took Taylor on several performaces across the US. With Warner Brothers looking to make Duma more of a success, a story about a Cheetah, keep you ears open for Joe Taylor's Cheetah Song.

His promo CD Try is also still receiving radio airplay on (WMUH 91.7 FM) in Allentown PA, (WDIY 88.1 FM) Bethlehem PA and in Westerlo, Belgium on an internet station called (Golden Flash).

Up Coming Events

Joe will be in New York City with Full Band December 2nd 8:00 p.m. at the Knitting Factory Old Office ($10 at the door) and Monday December 5th 10:15 p.m. at the Back Fence (No Cover).

Joe is also booked in Chicago, IL on January 20th 11:00 p.m. at The Sizzle On Broadway.

Stay tuned for more performances to come in Jan and Feb, with a planned tour currently in the works for Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California. A spring college tour is also in the works.

To find out Joe's schedule or to buy a CD just log on to his web site at www.joetaylorsongs.com

You can also purchase Joe's CD at Tower Records - Try - Joe Taylor

Contact info: Joetaylormusic@aol.com

Or phone at 917-747-1423

Website

http://www.joetaylorsongs.com

Discography

Promo "Try" 2005

Promo "Heartfelt Graffiti" TaylorRoss 2004

Promo "James Band" James Band 1999

Promo "Undertow" Undertow 1997

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